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dazaireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Child abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Murder, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, War, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, and Violence
kiseao's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Slavery
kekeli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Murder, Drug use, Body horror, Alcohol, Death, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship
eleanorrae's review against another edition
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Confinement, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Blood
dead_colonel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Murder, and Rape
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death
Minor: Animal death and Pedophilia
bugcollector's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
It rubs me off the wrong way that some slaves are introduced as "meant to be submissive" and "born to serve".
and how am i supposed to ship emπ rape isn't swag and this book isn't romance, i suppose it will come in the 2nd one but still
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Grief, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Torture, Body horror, Classism, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Blood, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, War, and Sexual harassment
mspilesofpaper's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
It isnβt. It is a glorification of sexual violence. Endless abuse (mental and physical) as well as rape. Also: paedology since the boy was a sex slave since he was 10/11. The fact that the sex slaves in two kingdoms give up their free will (WHICH IS WHAT MAKES US HUMAN!) for a life in luxury is sickening. The more demure and submissive they are, the higher their worth. Like wtf? W t f.
I donβt understand how a publisher allowed this book to be printed because the editor should have told the author a strict βnoβ. Thereβs no plot, no world-building, no character development. Itβs just written glorification of sexual violence and I feel utterly sick.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
alb_pa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, Slavery, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Classism, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and War
afi_whatafireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I went in expecting more romance but I got more politics instead π
I mean, not that I hated it. I would think the politics in here are actually quite well written and the I can see that the romance would be the SLOWEST. BURN. EVER.
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Short Summarys
Damen is the rightful heir to Akielos and when his stepbrother pulled a coup d'etat on his family, not only he was stripped of power, but he was sent as a slave to the neighbouring country, in which, the current prince harbors a deep, deep, hatred , especially for him. Sold as a slave, Damen had to keep his identity in order to survive and to at least gain his strength to save his country, whilst having to work with his now-master that loathes him to his very core.
Personal Thougts
I would say this makes a VERY slowburn romance, with LITERAL, enemies-lovers. The way Damen and Prince Laurent LOATHED each other, its to a point that you felt sorry for Damen sometimes on how he was treated.
Writing-wise, this is my first book from Pacat and I have to say, its not bad. Its straightforward, with a hint of lyrical writing but its not too-overly done. Its pitched as a romance fantasy, and I can say, for the first book, there's not much romance (which I don't mind) because I enjoyed the court politics.
The Politics in this book was well-written. For something that is pitched as romance fantasy, the politics in this book is something that I enjoyed. Everyone here is scheming something and I like that Damen did not lose himself even he had been beaten down. As much as Laurent is cold and cruel in this book, I also like his character. He exudes a persona that just bows down to people but has his own plans up his sleeves, which I can't wait to find out in the second book.
Pacing-Wise I think one of my problems with the book was the pacing. I was okay with the idea but it got a bit tedious and repetitive when Damen was CONSTANTLY tortured. I mean, I get it, you hate the guy, but I felt that Damen's torture scene got boring at some point. There was also parts that I felt was a bit unnecessary and the plot can progress faster.
Overall
I went in not knowing much about the book but I am surprised to say that the book kinda grew on me and I'm anticipating how it will turn out in the second book. Please come in with precautions as this book consists very gory scenes, but its one that I'd say I'm actually looking forward to? I'm curious on Laurent's and Damen's relationship so , yes, I'll continue with the second book to see how it goes.
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Infidelity, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, War, Death, Death of parent, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse
kostas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Drug use, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Violence